Op to Ease Knee Arthritis Using a Slice of Someone Else's Hip!
... to ease knee arthritis using a slice of someone else's hip! I went home after four days and had physio and did walking exercises in the pool at my gym to strengthen my muscles. After six weeks I discarded the crutches and was using the stairs. It was a much faster recovery than before. … The North Hampshire … Read more on Daily Mail New hip, new lease on life Hip replacement patients typically range in age from the middle 60s to early 80s, Wheeler said, “but we're doing more and more on people in their 50s (I will be 60 in August) and some in their 40s. Some people don't have any other choice,” he said … Read more on TriValley Central Read ...
Beyond a Cure
Beyond a cure He decided to pursue a subspecialty for which there is a growing need, becoming Canada's first trained cancer physiatrist. A physiatrist is a doctor who specializes in rehabilitation medicine. It's a field for which the need is growing, says Dr. Gaetan … Read more on Winnipeg Free Press Winnipeg paramedic caught in explosion 'wasn't ready to die' He has been attending physiotherapy twice a week as part of his rehabilitation. Ben Foo, Schroeder's physiotherapist, said his progress is inspiring. "I think it's really eye-opening to see how well he has recovered and the determination," said Foo. Read more on CBC.ca Read more... ...
Total Hip Replacement Recovery
... hip replacement recovery – walking in hospital first day after total hip replacement. Recap: Texas vs. Chicago WSox It was his first win in nearly two years after rehabbing from elbow and hip surgery. "It's pretty sentimental," Lewis said. "It's one of those victories that I'm just excited about." Joakim Soria worked a perfect ninth to earn his third save of the … Read more on Fresno Bee Read ...
Hip Replacement Physiotherapy Exercises: Hip Replacement Settlements
... Requires DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Recall: The FDA reports a Class 2 medical implant recall for DePuy Orthopedics. DePuy, a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson, has recalled their ASR hip replacement devices due to a reported high failure rate. Many patients have experienced hip failure soon after implant surgery in cup sizes ranging from 44mm to 70mm. This particular hip prosthesis is a metal-on-metal hip replacement system that was developed in 2005. Orthopedic surgeons have reported problems with the production of metallic debris between the metal ball and metal socket. The metal debris damages soft tissues and causes inflammatory reactions in the joint that leads ...
Rapper Chris Brown Ordered to Remain in Custody
Rapper Chris Brown ordered to remain in custody Judge James Brandlin said he found it troubling that Brown had told a group therapy session there: "I am good at using guns and knives," prompting his ejection from the center for drug and anger management. Brown also violated the center's internal … Read more on Rappler 'Roxy' to represent Dogapalooza Betty Geer, skilled patient at Bethesda Health Care, right, enjoys a visit with pet therapy dog "Roxy" and her owner, physical therapist Nikki Orazine. Come April 5 … As a pet therapy dog at Bethesda Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, it's her … Read more on Cookeville Herald Citizen Read more... ...
I Was in a Car Accident a Few Weeks Ago in Which the SUV Rolled. Should I Be Checked Out by a Chiropractor?
Question by rheuertz: I was in a car accident a few weeks ago in which the SUV rolled. Should I be checked out by a chiropractor? My mother’s chiropractor recommended that I get checked out by a chiropractor to see if there was any whiplash or any soft tissue injuries that resulted from the accident. He said that in such an accident that most likely something(s) could have been jolted out of place. He also said that it is rare for him to see anyone who has been through such an accident to not have severe headaches as a result anywhere from a few months to a year later. Read more... ...
What Type of Clothing Should I Wear After Hip Replacement Surgery?
... by Joyce A: What type of clothing should I wear after hip replacement surgery? I am scheduled for a total hip Replacement surgery and will be going into a nursing home rehab center immediately afterwards. I think they call it a “skilled nursing facility.” I am not sure how long I’ll be there;the nurse says it depends on the patient, so I’m thinking about two weeks. Read ...